corks

present tense third-person singular of cork

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for corks
Verb
  • That clogs the judicial system, wastes limited resources, and delays justice for those with legitimate grievances.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Glacial outburst floods happen when the ice dams holding back glacial lakes fail, allowing a sudden release of water.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Its closure blocks hundreds of trucks from entering and providing food aid to thousands of returning Palestinians.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The original restraining order from Ellis blocks agents from targeting journalists who are not interfering with law enforcement.
    Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Corks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corks. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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